Grower’s Tool
What to Sow This Month — India Sowing Calendar
Pick your region and month to see every seed and bulb you can plant right now, what to order ahead, and what grows all year round — matched to stock at AllThatGrows.
Growing tips for your region
In the North Indian plains the year has three clear sowing seasons: spring (February–April), the monsoon kharif window (June–August) and the big winter rabi window (September–December, with leafy greens continuing into January). Peak heat in May is for heat-lovers only — okra, cowpea, amaranthus — and for planting summer bulbs.
Central India follows the North’s rhythm with a milder winter and a later monsoon break. Winter vegetables and flowers can be sown well into December, while the summer window is short and harsh — get gourds and okra in by early March.
Along the west coast, humidity and a strong monsoon shape the calendar: sow monsoon crops with the first rains in June, and start winter greens, flowers and autumn bulbs once the rain retreats from September. Interior areas track the Central calendar.
South India enjoys the country’s longest planting calendar — mild winters mean tomatoes, chillies, brinjal and most greens have two or three windows a year, and flowers can be kept going almost continuously. The winter garden starts as early as August.
In the East and Northeast, high monsoon rainfall dominates: sow rain-season crops in June–July on raised beds for drainage, then switch to the winter garden and autumn bulbs from September once the rain eases.
In the hills the season runs spring to early autumn: sowing begins as the snow retreats in March, peaks through April–June, and a second window opens in August–September for radish, turnip, spinach, peas and the autumn cole crops. From October, indoor microgreens keep the harvest going — and it is the right time to order seed for spring.
Sowing calendar FAQs
How do I use this sowing calendar?
Choose your region, the month you want to plant in, and a category. The calendar shows what can go into the soil right now, what to order ahead for the next window, and microgreens you can grow indoors in any month.
Why do sowing times differ across India?
India spans several climate zones, so the same crop is sown at different times in different regions — and in the hills the calendar runs from spring to early autumn rather than through the winter. That is why this calendar asks for your region first.
What if my city’s weather is different from my region’s?
The windows shown are reliable guides for each broad region, but every city has its own microclimate. If your area runs hotter, cooler, wetter or at higher altitude than is typical, shift the window a couple of weeks in the matching direction.
When should flower bulbs be planted?
Bulbs fall into two groups. Rain lily, crinum, spider lily, caladium and curcuma are planted in spring and early monsoon. Freesia, ixia, gladiolus and nerine are planted in autumn for winter and spring blooms. Choose “Flowers & Bulbs” to see which group suits the month you have selected.
Should I sow seeds directly or raise seedlings first?
Each card tells you. Quick growers like okra, gourds, beans and most greens are sown directly where they will grow. Tomatoes, brinjal, chillies and most brassicas do better raised in trays or a nursery bed and transplanted after 3–5 weeks.
Is there anything I can grow in any month of the year?
Yes — microgreens and wheatgrass grow on a windowsill in every region and every month, and are ready to harvest in about 7–14 days. Pick “Microgreens” in the category filter to see them.
Complete this month’s garden
Everything your seeds and bulbs need to get growing.
Sowing windows are indicative for each broad region — adjust a couple of weeks either way for your local microclimate.
